Danish: A Comprehensive Grammar presents a fresh and accessible description of the language, concentrating on the real patterns of use in modern Danish. The volume is organized to promote a thorough understanding of Danish grammar. It offers a stimulating analysis of the complexities of the language, and provides full and clear explanations.

This edition has been fully updated to reflect changes in grammar, cultural changes and the impact of modern technology. All sections have been systematically revised, and a new section on phrases and an up-to-the-moment account of the use of the comma have been added. The examples and grammar explanations have been improved throughout.

Features include:

  • a wealth of examples from present-day Danish
  • particular attention to areas of confusion and difficulty
  • Danish-English parallels highlighted throughout the book
  • an extensive index and clear paragraph numbering for easy navigation
  • cross-references in all parts of the book.

Danish: A Comprehensive Grammar is the most comprehensive and detailed Danish grammar available in English and is an essential reference source for the learner and user of Danish at all levels. It is ideal for use in schools, colleges, universities and adult classes of all types.

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Danish: A Comprehensive Grammar presents a fresh and accessible description of the language, concentrating on the real patterns of use in modern Danish. The volume is organized to promote a thorough understanding of Danish grammar. It offers a stimulating analysis of the complexities of the language, and provides full and clear explanations.

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Preface Symbols and Abbreviations Used in the Text 1. Nouns 2. Adjectives 3. Numerals 4. Pronouns 5. Verbs 6. Adverbs 7. Prepositions 8. Interjections 9. Conjunctions 10. Clause Structure and Word Order 11. Word Formation 12. Punctuation 13. Orthography Linguistic Terms. Latin, Danish and English Linguistic Terms Short Bibliography Index

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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780415491938
Publisert
2010-04-26
Utgave
2. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
Routledge
Vekt
1390 gr
Høyde
234 mm
Bredde
156 mm
Aldersnivå
U, 05
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
752

Biographical note

Philip Holmes, (dec'd), Reader Emeritus in Scandinavian Studies at the University of Hull, UK, was for many years also a freelance language editor and translator.

Tom Lundskær-Nielsen is Honorary Associate Professor at University College London